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$321+ Cheap flights from Paris (PAR) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PAR — WAS
Nov 1 — Nov 81
Sat 11/1
Sat 11/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Paris to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or January, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Paris to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Paris (PAR) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$462
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$321
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$654

Good round-trip deal

$809 or less

Good one-way deal

$831 or less
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Cheapest flights from Paris to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Paris to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 2, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/175:40 pmORY - IAD
1 stop26h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 11/3010:30 pmIAD - ORY
1 stop18h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/30$462
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/71:00 pmCDG - IAD
1 stop11h 30mIcelandair
Sat 11/157:40 pmIAD - CDG
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 9/30$462
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/41:00 pmCDG - IAD
1 stop11h 30mIcelandair
Mon 11/107:40 pmIAD - CDG
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 10/1$463
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/271:00 pmCDG - IAD
1 stop11h 30mIcelandair
Sun 11/307:40 pmIAD - CDG
1 stop10h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 9/30$464
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2111:00 amORY - IAD
1 stop16h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 11/3010:30 pmIAD - ORY
1 stop17h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/30$465
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/81:10 pmCDG - IAD
1 stop11h 20mIcelandair
Sat 11/157:40 pmIAD - CDG
1 stop10h 30mIcelandair
Deal found 9/30$465
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:00 amORY - IAD
1 stop13h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 11/115:30 pmIAD - ORY
1 stop12h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 10/1$466
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/71:10 pmCDG - IAD
1 stop11h 20mIcelandair
Wed 11/127:40 pmIAD - CDG
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 9/30$466
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:40 amORY - IAD
1 stop14h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 11/1210:30 pmIAD - ORY
1 stop12h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 10/1$469
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/61:00 pmCDG - IAD
1 stop11h 30mIcelandair
Thu 11/277:40 pmIAD - CDG
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 9/30$469
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:35 pmORY - IAD
1 stop24h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 11/1610:30 pmIAD - ORY
1 stop17h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/30$470
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/81:10 pmCDG - IAD
1 stop11h 20mIcelandair
Tue 12/167:40 pmIAD - CDG
1 stop10h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 10/1$470

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Paris to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Paris to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Paris

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Washington, D.C.

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ParisWashington, D.C.

ORY - IAD

ORYIAD

Paris Orly

Fri 12/5

5:40 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/5

5:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$489

ParisWashington, D.C.

CDG - IAD

CDGIAD

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Thu 2/19

1:00 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

8:40 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$493

ParisWashington, D.C.

ORY - IAD

ORYIAD

Paris Orly

Sat 11/15

8:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/11

5:30 pm-11:45 am

1 stop12h 15m

$497

ParisBaltimore

BVA - BWI

BVABWI

Paris Beauvais-Tille

Mon 11/17

9:10 am-6:40 pm

2 stops15h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/30

7:40 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$515

ParisWashington, D.C.

ORY - IAD

ORYIAD

Paris Orly

Sun 11/23

8:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/8

5:30 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$519

ParisBaltimore

ORY - BWI

ORYBWI

Paris Orly

Thu 11/27

7:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/30

7:40 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops14h 25m

$526

ParisBaltimore

ORY - BWI

ORYBWI

Paris Orly

Thu 12/11

7:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 12/14

7:40 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops14h 25m

$529

ParisBaltimore

BVA - BWI

BVABWI

Paris Beauvais-Tille

Fri 12/12

9:40 am-6:40 pm

2 stops15h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/15

7:40 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$545

ParisWashington, D.C.

ORY - IAD

ORYIAD

Paris Orly

Sun 11/2

8:35 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/9

10:30 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$548

ParisWashington, D.C.

BVA - IAD

BVAIAD

Paris Beauvais-Tille

Sat 11/22

5:20 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops33h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/30

10:30 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops18h 05m

$557

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Paris to Washington, D.C. in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Paris-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Paris-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Paris-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Paris-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Paris-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Paris to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Paris with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Paris to Washington, D.C.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Paris to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Paris to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on September 26, 2025.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Paris to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Paris to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Paris to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Paris to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PAR to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Paris to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 2, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Paris to Washington, D.C. in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 43% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Paris to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Paris to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated October 2, 2025.

The most flights from PAR to WAS are scheduled on a Tuesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Paris to Washington, D.C.?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Paris to Washington, D.C.?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Paris to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Reykjavik (KEF) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Paris to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Paris to Washington, D.C.?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Paris to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $394.

What’s the fastest layover option from Paris to Washington, D.C.?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Paris to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 11h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Paris to Washington, D.C.?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Paris to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 03m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated October 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Air France, and United Airlines from Paris to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Air France
7.4
Good
1,467 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
PLAY
7.0
Good
103 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,446 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Paris to Washington, D.C.?

    TAP AIR PORTUGAL, Icelandair, and JetBlue can get you from Paris to Washington, D.C. in just under 11h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 05m. Paris and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 3848 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Paris to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    According to our current data, Icelandair ($501), British Airways ($540), and Aer Lingus ($554) offers the cheapest pricing from Paris to Washington, D.C.. Icelandair is priced at 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from Paris to Washington, D.C.?

    When deciding which route to take from Paris to Washington, D.C. consider Paris Charles de Gaulle - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Paris Charles de Gaulle - Baltimore/Washington or Paris Orly - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Paris to Washington, D.C.?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Paris to Washington, D.C. are Air Canada (79%), United Airlines (79%) and Lufthansa (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Paris to Washington, D.C.?

    The cheapest flight price from Paris to Washington, D.C. is $743. On average you can expect to pay $933. The most popular route, (Paris Charles de Gaulle - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $459.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Paris to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Paris to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Paris to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Paris to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Paris to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Paris to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Paris to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Paris to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Paris to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Alternative routes for Paris to Washington, D.C.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Paris to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Paris to Washington, D.C.. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
PLAYCheapest$309Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$501Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$540Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$554Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$573Average$807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$613Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$636Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$649Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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